Outpatient Occupational Therapist (Full Time - 30 hours)

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats various orthopedic, neurological, general, and complex medical conditions in inpatient and/or outpatient settings. Treatment is based on functional outcomes and uses Activities of Daily Living skills, therapeutic activities, exercise, manual techniques, and therapeutic modalities.

About the Role

North Country Healthcare is a non-profit affiliation of four medical facilities in the White Mountains Region of New Hampshire. This leading comprehensive healthcare network employs hundreds of highly-trained individuals who deliver integrated patient care through three community hospitals, specialty clinics, and home health and hospice services. NCH remains committed to the health and well-being of the communities they serve.

Essential Functions

• Exhibits courteous and cooperative behavior towards patients, families, visitors, volunteers, students, peers, and providers.
• Anticipates service needs and proactively resolves issues.
• Consistently holds self and others accountable for meeting patient/customer service standards.
• Promotes performance improvement by practicing service recovery skills, working openly and collaboratively both inside and outside the department, and encouraging discussion and consensus building.
• Strives for excellence in all endeavors by recognizing and adapting to different viewpoints and opinions, valuing diversity, using “indoor” voice, avoiding interruptions, and championing change.
• Accepts responsibility for own actions, behaviors, and decisions, optimizing time efficiently and effectively.
• Reports to work promptly at the beginning of the work shift and prepares to begin work. Returns to work promptly from lunch and breaks. Completes work assignments and departs timely.
• Is viewed as a resource in the department when dealing with issues of systems and resources and accomplishing tasks in the most efficient and effective ways.
• Responsible for evaluating patients with various functional disabilities to achieve optimal functional performance.
• Responsible for treating patients with various functional disabilities to achieve optimal functional performance.
• Takes appropriate action on all physician orders applicable to specific assignment.
• Administers therapy to patients in accordance with prescribing physician's orders, as well as New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Practice Act, Hospital/departmental policies and standards established by regulatory agencies.
• Completes all evaluations, re-evaluations, treatment plans, and other documentation pertinent to the patient/client on a timely basis and in accordance with specific assignment documentation criteria.
• Assesses the patient for risk or potential of neglect or abuse. Makes referrals as appropriate.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide effective pain assessment, prevention, and management. Reports complaints of pain to appropriate medical personnel.
• Responsible for individual patient/client schedules.
• Contributes to discharge planning with regard to home programs, community resources, and referrals for continued treatment.
• Participates in the preparation and provision of educational in-service activities within the department, Hospital, and community.
• Takes an active role in student affiliation training programs.
• Provides group or individual activities as appropriate for swing and ICF patients in response to their physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, and emotional needs.
• Completes activity assessments and weekly summaries as needed. Documents on the activity participation log as appropriate.
• Achieves an acceptable level of productivity based on the clinical areas worked thereby contributing to departmental overall productivity goal.
• Willingly provides competent coverage in other Occupational Therapy areas when required.
• Demonstrates technical aptitude. Is familiar with computer applications. Is willing to learn software applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution with a curriculum which is approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Must be eligible for licensure to practice occupational therapy in the State of New Hampshire.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Manual dexterity and strength.
• Ability to assess and treat patients with various functional disabilities.
• Knowledge of occupational therapy practices and protocols.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Benefits

North Country Healthcare offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Details can be found in the Employee Handbook.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible scheduling to accommodate patient needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Country Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.